There’s no fixed rule for how often a home needs redecorating — but each room ages differently, and knowing the typical cycles helps you plan and budget.

High-traffic spaces wear fastest. Hallways, stairs and landings usually need repainting every 2–3 years, and kitchens every 3–4 thanks to steam and splashes. Living rooms typically last 4–5 years, while bedrooms can go 5–7 with care.

Watch for the signs rather than the calendar: scuffs that no longer clean off, fading around windows, and hairline cracks appearing in corners all mean a refresh is due.

Little and often keeps a home feeling loved — and it’s far cheaper than letting every room reach the point of needing serious work at once.